Najafi Q&A: Imamate

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In the name of Allah, it is permissible, but it is recommended to avoid such celebrations on the day and night of her martyrdom (peace be upon her), especially during the days when the Shi'a are accustomed to holding mourning ceremonies. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, it is not permissible to go beyond the wording mentioned in the narrations that indicate the signs of the reappearance, based on assumptions and personal interpretations. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, it is possible that the vision (of the Imam) occurs without the one who was honored with it claiming to have seen him, and it may become known to others without the person who saw him admitting it. And Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, seeing the Messenger of Allah during his lifetime was something shared by believers, disbelievers, and hypocrites alike. However, seeing the Imam (may Allah hasten his reappearance) during the time of occultation is restricted to individuals like the one Shaykh al-Mamaqani (may Allah have mercy on him) referred to. And Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, there will be a confrontation between the Imam's (may Allah hasten his reappearance) army and the Sufyani's army after the earth swallowing incident (Al-Khasf), during which the Sufyani and his followers will be killed. This has been narrated by Amir Al-Mu'minin (PBUH) in Tafsir A-Ayyashi. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, know, my son, that the infallible (PBUH), no matter how high his status in obedience to Allah and His blessings, does not transcend the natural human condition. He feels pain from injury, from being struck, and from the loss of his children and family. If we assumed that he was unaffected by such matters, then there would be no distinction or perfection for him before Allah in bearing such trials. However, the infallibles (PBUT) endure these hardships in obedience to Allah, and as a result, they are granted great reward. This is supported by the incident when one of the sons of the Prophet (PBUH&HF) passed away and the Prophet wept, which surprised some of his companions (just as you are surprised by Imam Al-Kadhim's reaction). A companion asked, "O Messenger of Allah, do you weep?" The Prophet (PBUH&HF) replied, "The heart grieves, the eyes weep, but we do not say anything that displeases Allah." Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, know, my son, that after the incident of Harrah, which was a cursed event and the result of a cursed perpetrator, no virgin girl was left in Medina, and the honor of many daughters was taken from them. It should be noted that the family of the Prophet (PBUH&HF) was outside the city during that period. Corruption spread in this blessed city. Harrah was not the only incident; the Umayyad regime worked to tarnish the reputation of this good city. The Imams (PBUT) were, within their apparent capabilities, unable to reform the situation, and this is why Imam Al-Kadhim (PBUH) said what he said. Allah is the guide.

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In the name of Allah, the chain of narration for this report is not verified. However, it is possible that there will be a gradual spread of Islam in the world, as his grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF), did when he conquered Khaybar before the conquest of Mecca, where he also made peace with its people. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, the denial of “sight” here refers specifically to the end of the four exclusive deputies’ role (may Allah be pleased with them) as representatives of Imam Mahdi. Personal visions without claims of formal representation may be granted by Allah’s will. As for scholars' differences in rulings, they arise from scholarly processes taught by the Imams (PBUT), the Prophet (PBUH), and Allah Himself. The general Shia are instructed to follow the most knowledgeable living scholar during the Imam’s occultation. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, it is just as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HF) was commanded by Allah to take refuge in the cave, despite Allah’s help with unseen angelic support in battles, as the Quran states, "And He reinforced him with soldiers you did not see". Know, my son, that the Imam entered the cellar to escape the tyrant's soldiers of his time, and Shia do not believe he remains hidden there. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah be informed, my son, that this number represents his military leaders, the righteous, and those appointed to manage the affairs of the state. Allah is the Guide and Knower.

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In the name of Allah, just as we believe in Allah Almighty, Adam, the previous prophets (PBUT), and the greatest prophet (PBUH&HF), whom we did not see, so we believe in the awaited Imam (may Allah hasten his reappearance). Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, be informed, my son, that His Eminence the Religious Authority Sheikh Basheer Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) has three published lectures under the title "The Birth of Imam Mahdi (AJ)." Review them, perhaps Allah will quench your thirst. Allah in the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, Allah Almighty is capable of concealing the signs of birth on the mother and on others for a reason He sees fit. Do you doubt the power of Allah, my son? Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, there are some narrations that indicate that he (PBUH) does not allow the sides of the building from the second floor and above to extend to the public street. The correct opinion is that he (PBUH) acts and orders what Allah has commanded him. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, my dear, every believer has two appointed times, one of which is predetermined and cannot be changed, and the other is not predetermined and can be influenced by various factors and conditions. The Imam (PBUH) undoubtedly has knowledge of the details of both predetermined and non-predetermined appointed times. The Imam (PBUH) acts in accordance with the command of Allah Almighty. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, there is no doubt that Imam Zain al-Abidin (PBUH) and all the Imams sought to protect Muslims against non-believers, to the extent that Imam al-Sadiq (PBUH) permitted the sale of weapons to the army of Banu Umayyad when fighting against non-believers. Therefore, Imam Zain al-Abidin (PBUH) had a special supplication for those who protected the borders of Muslims, which is found in the Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya under the title "Supplication for the People of the Frontiers." This means protecting Islam and Muslims against non-believers is a holy religious duty. However, this does not mean compromising any of the principles of the school of thought for those who oppose me in order to gain their love. This is considered a form of flattery towards falsehood. I do not mean to suggest compromising any of the constants of religion and school of thought in order to gain the affection of others. "You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day who befriend those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they are their fathers, their sons their brothers, or their kindred. For those, He has written in their hearts faith, and supported them with a spirit from Him. And He will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, to dwell therein forever. Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. Those are the party of Allah. Indeed, it is the party of Allah that will be successful." (Al-Mujadalah 58:22) Therefore, we must know that it is not in our best interest to flatter those who do not respect us and who are determined to be our enemies and to declare us infidels. Instead, we should invite them to scientific understanding and constructive debate in order to reveal the truth. Allah is Guide.

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In the name of Allah, it is derived from numerous narrations that some of those who have died, been killed, or martyred, whether they were righteous or not, will be brought back to worldly life by Allah for various purposes. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, proving this lacks the evidence. It is known by the believers that in some narrations the names of the people whom Allah, Glory be to Him, gathers from the ends of the world are mentioned, as in "Dala'il Al-Imamah" by Al-Tabari. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, perhaps, the Awaited Imam (may Allah hasten his reappearance) is the one who gifted his father's belongings for those two good people, adhering to the order of Almighty Allah. Allah is the Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, there are four lectures for the Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Basheer Hussain Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) regarding this question. They are to be found in the official website of His Eminence. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, be informed, my son, that Shiites are benefited from the blessings of his existence, where Allah takes away various plights because of the Imam's (may Allah hasten his reappearance) blessed existence just like the blessings of the existence of his grandfather, the great prophet (PBUH&HF). This is indicated in the verse "Allah wouldn't punish them so long you are among them". We do not say that no sincere person can see him; rather, whoever sees him is not allowed to mention that, and the vision that is forbidden is the special representation like the four representatives. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, as it is attained by the prophet Jesus son of Mary (PBUH) while he was only some hours old, because it is a gift from Almighty Allah and to be crowned by Him, Imamate is also attained in the same way because both positions are crowned by Almighty Allah. Allah is the Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, it has been proven by the narrations of the Imams (PBUT) that the judge rules by his knowledge except in some cases, and if the Imam (may Allah hasten his reappearance) rules, then he is more knowledgeable of the law of his grandfather (PBUH) than anyone else. Allah is the Guide.

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In the name of Allah, it means that it is obligatory for him to obey the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF). Allah knows best.

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In the Name of Allah. If what is meant by "controlling" is "distributing on Paradise and Hell", then the holy religion has stated that. Furthermore, he intercedes and makes others intercede and he is the holder of Al-Hamd flag on the Judgment Day. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, it is not permissible. This title is not attributed to anyone other than Imam Ali (PBUH), no one before or after him. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, this is not contradiction at all. The narration that you have referred to prevents mentioning his bare honored name after his birth and after his disappearance. The one who contemplates in the narration can understand this. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, it is not permissible, for it is conventional in Islam that it is only Allah Who can be described in this description. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, that the Infallible Imams’ (PBUH) sperms are not impure, a reason why the prophet, Imam Ali, Lady Zahra and the other Infallible Imams (PBUT) can enter the mosque without the washing of Al-Janbat. They used to do such washing in order to be closer to achieving Allah’s orders. On the other hand, if we assume that their bodies are created from the divine light, how come that they were martyred; their bodies will not be affected by Al-Shimr’s sword. Definitely, their bodies are pure where nothing affects their status. Should any of them have any of the soiled impurities on the body or clothing, they would remove the impurity just to comply to Allah’s orders. What do you mean by the light and body? It seems that you do not know the difference between the two. If you say the body is light – my Allah forbid – Allah would also have a body because as He says in the holy verse “Allah is the light of the heavens and earth”. We have reiterated it is not proved that the Infallibles’ nutrition while in the mother’s womb is blood. Only Allah and the Infallibles know how the Infallibles were born out of their mothers’ wombs. However, their bodies are pure. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, Ali Ibin Abu Talib (PBUH) is the best creature after the Great Prophet Muhammad Ibin Abdullah (PBUH&HF). The following Quranic verse is the best justification for that: “And [recall, O People of the Scripture], when Allah took the covenant of the prophets, [saying], "Whatever I give you of the Scripture and wisdom and then there comes to you a messenger confirming what is with you, you [must] believe in him and support him." [Allah] said, "Have you acknowledged and taken upon that My commitment?" They said, "We have acknowledged it." He said, "Then bear witness, and I am with you among the witnesses." And whoever turned away after that - they were the defiantly disobedient.” The verse ordered all the previous prophets to believe in and support the prophet (PBUH&HF). According to this verse, the prophet (PBUH&HF) has become a master who should be obeyed by all the prophets. The one who should be obeyed is better that those who are ordered to obey him. Allah also says “do obey Allah, the messenger and those who are in authority among you”. It is known to the scholars of religion, especially, the Shiite ones, that the phrase people in authority implicates Imam Ali ibin Abu Talib (PBUH), as the prophet said on the day of Ghadeer “whoever I am his master, Ali is his master”. Accordingly, the Commander of the Faithful becomes a master who should be obeyed by all those who used to obey the Messenger (PBUH&HF). We have iterated that the one who should be obeyed is better than those who are ordered to obey him. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah, the texts which have narrated the battle of Al-Taf that Imam Zain Al-Abideen (PBUH) is the one who buried his father in the tomb. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, be advised, my son, Allah gifted the Imams (PBUT) the knowledge that they lack in administration and supreme leadership. Hence, it is not strange that some narrations report that they [the Imams (PBUT)] know everything. Allah is the all Guide and Knowing.

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In the name of Allah, the name which is not allowed to be mentioned is his

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In the name of Allah, the Messenger and the imams (PBUT) have absolute legislative authority and legally executive authority over all people. As for the constitutive affairs, they have the ability to act as a miraculously, where the miracle may be the action of Allah Almighty at the hand of the infallible and it may be that he did what Allah Almighty bestowed upon him of the ability. As for the ruler (Faqeeh), he has full power of the legislative authority in social matters and the ability to apply the sharia rulings if the requirements are available in terms of Islamic countries, organizing their affairs and managing their affairs by direct or by proxy and defending them. Allah knows best

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In the name of Allah, only the one who bears the distress or calamity can tell how severe it is and all negative effects of this injustice on Islam and Muslims. The injustice practiced against Imam Ali (PBUH) was the one from which all distresses and calamities of Islam and Ahlulbait (PBUT) have been stemmed. Amongst the results of this injustice are: the calamity of the Martyr’s Day in Karbala, the disappearance if the twelfth Imam and those who follow their desires control the Muslim affairs till the present day. Allah knows best.

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. In the name of Allah, we are to know that the Infallible Imams (PBUT) are considered by the Prophet (PBUH&HF) as one of the two heavy weights and an equal to Quran, and ordered us to follow and obey them. Being ignorant of them and their virtues leads to the underestimation and ignorance of Islam. It is known that showing love to them is a necessary thing in Islam. If it is in this way, no Muslim shall be ignorant of or underestimate Ahlulbait (PBUT). Allah is the all Guide to the right path.

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In the name of Allah, this is ordained by Allah; only Allah knows the reason. Should you contemplate this meaning, you will understand what we have indicated. For instance, why does Allah create you as a male from someone not otherwise? Why were you born in a certain era not before or later? Why was the Messenger of Allah the son of Abdullah, not the son of other uncles? Why was he from the descendants of Ismael not from Isaac? The suspicion gets wider, if you contemplate the obligation of praying at certain timings and not others and having a certain number of rakaat according to certain contexts. Why is the Quran in this amount? Why is the way of writing the letters of the words in the common shape not otherwise? Brother, we have to submit to Allah and his ordained commandments. It is not allowed to ask for the reasons why Allah does such things. Allah says: “He [Allah] is not asked for what He does. It is they who are asked for what they do.” Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, a man may acquire a kind of virtue and perfection traits which distinguish him from others. On the other hand, a man may acquire a notorious reputation for the evil and corruption. The first kind is to represent the goodness and perfection in that all his constituting and distinctive features are melted down and integrated in one’s realm of virtue and perfection. Should we say one’s name, it means to the hearer all the perfecting traits which are highly sublime. The same thing is applied to the second kind in terms of ugliness and deviance where this person becomes a title for all types of corruption and deviance. This kind can be represented by Satan, Yazid ibin Muwawya, Hajaj ibin Yosuf Althaqafi, and all the ugliest group of the Umayyad and Abbasid persons. You can do research, if you like, for the ones who can belong to the first kind, as it is the most representative one is the prophet (PBUH&HF). Therefore, when you mention his holy name, you have said Muhammad ibin Abdullah sala Allah aleihi wa aleh [peace be upon him and his family]. You have expressed his name along with all the perfecting traits, except those related to Almighty. Thus, the Messenger (PBUH&HF) represents the perfect creation, confrontation of injustice and corruption, and dedication only to Monotheism. Hence , you do not need to prolong the list as it is considered in one utterance which is Muhammad sala Allahu alaihi wa alih [peace be upon him and his family]. As this greatness is about to be disappeared due to the uncontrolled Muslim situation, Imam Hussein (PBUH) embodies such a greatness which the Messenger (PBUH&HF) had. Thus, the constancy of prophet’s (PBUH&HF) greatness depends on Imam Hussein (PBUH). Accordingly, either of them is from the other. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah: It is not suitable and not permissible for a believer to attend any celebrations in a sad anniversary of Ahlulbait (PBUH). Allah is right to put the doer of such things with the enemies of Ahlulbait (PBUH). It is narrated by the infallibles (PBUH) that the Shia followers are created from same mud of the infallibles' and they cheer for the infallibles' happiness and grieve for their sorrow. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: In this issue, a change did not happen and will never happen as said by the Imams (PBUH). Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: The verse mentioned above praises the immigrants and supporter who followed the Messenger (PBUH&HF), but it does not approve following the companions. There is no evidence for following all the companions as the title (companion) is general and can be said to anyone who lived in the Messenger's (PBUH&HF) time. Among them were hypocrites, ones who escaped and left the Messenger (PBUH&HF) in the battlefield, like the Quranic verse which says "[Remember] when you [fled and] climbed [the mountain] without looking aside at anyone while the Messenger was calling you from behind." and many others who ran away and left the Messenger (PBUH&HF) in Friday Prayers for the sake of doing business or fun, where Allah described them as " But when they saw a transaction or a diversion, [O Muhammad], they rushed to it and left you standing." On the other hand, there are verses which approve of following Ahlulbait (PBUH). Allah says "Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not ask you for this message any payment [but] only good will through kinship.", " Your ally is none but Allah and [therefore] His Messenger and those who have believed - those who establish prayer and give zakah, and they bow [in worship]", and other verses. Allah is the All Guide and knows best.

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In the name of Allah: It should be known that failing means that a person wants to do or get something, but he could not. However, Imam Ali's (PBUH) aim was not to spread his territory and overwhelm the fortunes of the world. Rather, he wanted to display the real and bright face of Islam which was away from people's minds because of the mistakes of some other rulers who preceded him (PBUH), and followed the Messenger (PBUH). Imam Ali (PBUH) succeeded in that and he expressed that himself. If his (PBUH) losing the authority is a failure, then it could be said the same for the Messenger (PBUH&HF) because the Messenger (PBUH&HF) insisted on Ali's Authority after him, but that never happened. Furthermore, Allah (SWT) says "I only created Jinn and human to worship", but this did not happen either. Now, can anybody say that Allah failed (may Allah forbid)? This is because His aim is not getting worship acts from his worshippers in fact, but to pave the way for them to reach it and that what happened. There is no power, but from Allah the Almighty.

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In the name of Allah: These narrations are found in authentic books and they are like other miracle narrations, which prove the right of Imam Ali (PBUH) in Caliphate. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: Be advised, my son, that the Imam (PBUH) only does what Allah orders him to do. The rules with their harms and benefits are hidden because maybe Allah wills so, or maybe our limited minds could not comprehend them. That is why the Imam (PBUH) is restricted with Allah’s orders as He (SWT) is not asked for His deeds, but He (SWT) only orders and we are the ones to be asked. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: The infallible Imam (PBUH), whom Allah has appointed administers Muslims’ religious, legal and political affairs, knows all the things mentioned in the questions. Moreover, he (PBUH) knows more than that and he is the source of the scholars’ knowledge.

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In the name of Allah: The Imamate of Ibrahim Al-Khaleel (PBUH) was for people only as declared by the Holy Quran, but the Imamate of the Imams (PBUH) was wider than that and was as wide as the prophet's (PBUH) message. The Imamate has levels in terms of its closeness to Allah, knowledge and authority. As we said earlier and repeatedly, each Imam of Ahlulbait (PBUH) was ordered to obey the earlier Imam as it is not possible for the best to obey the good and for the equal to obey whoever equals him. These are some of the differences. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: He (AJ) is hidden as a person. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: How could he stick to the Holy Quran without Ahlulbait (PBUH)? Does he understand the Quran? Does he know how many rak'as and sojud in the prayers from the Quran? He is either ignorant, being ignorant, or conspiring whose heart has been blackened by his love to enemies of Ahlulbait (PBUH). Therefore, he has deviated from Ahlulbait's (PBUH) path. And there is no power but from Allah, the Exalted.

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In the name of Allah: The belief in the Imams (PBUH) should be wholly, not to believe in one and disbelieve in another. On the other hand, we should believe that the Imam (PBUH) has an absolute authorization in religion and worldly issues. We should not be reluctant in obeying him (PBUH). In this case, the belief in the Imam (PBUH) will be separately.

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In the name of Allah: The scholars have disputed over this issue. Some say the captives have returned in the second Hijri year on the same day (20 Safar). Yet, it should be borne in mind that the leaders of the caravan knew shortcuts which we do not know nowadays. It is narrated that he sent some of the sultans of Banul Abbas to Damascus and told him to come back at the end of the week, and he came back then. So, the captives could have gone and back through these shortcuts which we do not know today, or the year after.

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In the name of Allah: After thinking of the circumstances of the case. It was a truce and he (PBUH) stopped the war with Mu'awiya according to some conditions although some of the companions mentioned it as reconciliation. The same was between the Messenger (PBUH&HF) and the people of Mecca which was known as The Hudaybiyah reconciliation. Allah is the all Guide, and He knows best.

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1. In the name of Allah: The Imams' (PBUH) infallibility is a necessity to the sect. Allah is the all Guide. 2. In the name of Allah: Whoever says of the Prophet's (PBUH&HF) and the Imam's mistakes is not a Shia. Rather, he is disguised as Shia for transient worldly purposes. Allah is the all Guide. 3. In the name of Allah: The proof is not correct and the persons who uses it is ignorant, being ignorant, naïve or inexperienced. Allah is the all guide. 4. In the name of Allah: If asking is for the purpose of understanding the reality is not considered out of obeying, but it is the beginning of obedience. We should discriminate between asking and questioning. Asking has to be for the purpose of seeking information, whereas questioning is asking with the belief that the Imam (PBUH) is mistaken. So, they are confused. Proving the right does not mean the right to question because it is based on believing a person to be wrong and this is the opposite of the right thing. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah: Be advised, my son, that the Awaited Imam (AJ) declared through his four ambassadors that we have to falsify or to accuse anybody who claims seeing in dream of lying because he does not know the face of the Imam (AJ). If he has seen the Imam (AJ) in his life face to face, like the companions, then he sees him (AJ) in his vision, only then do we believe him, provided that he is known as trustworthy. This is because in this case he knows the Imam's (PBUH) face. Concerning those who claim seeing the Imam (AJ) and haven’t seen him, there is no way to believe them because they do not know the Imam's (AJ) face. Therefore, all of us have to falsify whoever claims seeing as he was cursed by the Imam (AJ) himself. So, curse be upon him and we pray to Allah to save people from his evil and protect them. Finally, there is no power but from Allah the Almighty.

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In the name of Allah: That was because Imam Hussain (PBUH) knew that Yazid (may Allah curse him) sent a group of Bani Omayyad people disguising as pilgrims to kill him (PBUH) even if he was in Kaaba. Therefore, he left Kaaba to preserve its sacredness. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: Would you ask why the Messenger (PBUH&HF) married Aisha who was the reason of killing thirty thousand Muslims, whey he (PBUH&HF) married Hafsa, why the prophet Moses (PBUH) married Zipporah who fought his successor (Wasi) after him, and also the prophets Lot (PBUH) and Noah (PBUH)? Why did Imam Hassan (PBUH) marry Jaeeda, daughter of Al-Ashath, who is the fruit of the cursed tree? Not all the reasons of the infallibles' (PBUH) are known to us, but what we know for sure is that they do not go beyond Allah's rules. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah: The logical universal authorization upon which the evidence of the infallibles' (PBUH) right was based is the ability to control the creatures formatively. That is, the ability to change rocks into gold and to make pebbles speak like what the Messenger (PBUH&HF) did. It is also narrated that this happened with some prophets (PBUH) like transferring sticks into snakes. All that was done miraculously or as blessings from Allah on the hands of the infallible (PBUH), for Allah has granted him the ability to make a miracle which is done after taking permission from Allah. Or Allah may do the miracle after the infallible (PBUH) askes or prays to Allah. The universal authorization does not mean, as confused by some, that Allah retired (May Allah forbid) and the infallibles (PBUH) has taken the guardianship to administrate this world. There is the worst thing to say. Is Allah their Creator and Provider when they were in their mothers' wombs.

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In the name of Allah: The logical universal authorization upon which the evidence of the infallibles' (PBUH) right was based is the ability to control the creatures formatively. That is, the ability to change rocks into gold and to make pebbles speak like what the Messenger (PBUH&HF) did. It is also narrated that this happened with some prophets (PBUH) like transferring sticks into snakes. All that was done miraculously or as blessings from Allah on the hands of the infallible (PBUH), for Allah has granted him the ability to make a miracle which is done after taking permission from Allah. Or Allah may do the miracle after the infallible (PBUH) askes or prays to Allah. The universal authorization does not mean, as confused by some, that Allah retired (May Allah forbid) and the infallibles (PBUH) has taken the guardianship to administrate this world. There is the worst thing to say. Isn’t Allah their Creator and Provider when they were in their mothers' wombs?

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In the name of Allah: My son, be informed that seeing him (AJ) before his appearance is not possible, but in case it happens, the person who saw must not tell anybody. I advise you to become like Habeeb Al-Asadi and Imam Hussain (PBUH), where Imam Hussain (PBUH) searched for Habeeb. Therefore, if you become like Habeeb, the Imam (AJ) will search about you to help him achieve victory if he (AJ) needs one. Try to gain piety and the first step is holding yourself accountable. The best time for doing so is when you are free before sleeping. Then, think about what you did from the beginning of the day up to the sleeping time. So, if you committed sins with your hands, eyes, or whatever, you have to seek forgiveness from Allah, and you don’t sleep unless you seek and ask for forgiveness. Forgiveness here does not mean to ask verbally only, but you have to show regret and shed tears fearing from Allah. If the tear comes down, then say "Oh, May You Allah forgive me". If you wronged a Muslim with your eyes, tongue, or hand, you have to seek his forgives before you go to bed. You have to try your best to get his forgiveness even if you have to kiss his hands or legs. If you did all this, don’t you think that you have become like Salmaan or Aba Thar. Rather, you have to be like that for the rest of your life. Only then do you gain piety. Allah is the All Guide

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In the name of Allah: There is no doubt that resorting to other than Allah is not considered polytheism if it was within the permissible limits. My son, don’t you resort to your hand to take a thing, don’t you resort to clothes to protect yourself from cold, and don’t you hear the channels all over the Islamic countries broadcast after Athan "May Allah accept the intercession of the prophet (PBUH and elevate his position in heaven? Didn’t Allah order the Messenger (PBUH&HF) to resort to Ali (PBUH) for assisting him to break down Khaiber gate, where they failed to do so? Then, what is the meaning of polytheism, son? Polytheism is to worship other than Allah and to put a god with Allah (SWT). When you resort to a friend for doing something, you do not make a partner with Allah (SWT). There are supplications narrated about Imams' (PBUH) pilgrimages in which they ordered us to seek intercession from them (PBUH). These are narrated in the books of supplications and pilgrimage texts. Allah is the All Guide.

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In the name of Allah: That is not confirmed for me in an authentic source.

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In the name of Allah: Son, what do you understand from Allah's saying "They deceive Allah and the believers, but in fact they deceive themselves." So, what this Ayah says is what is to be understood from the speech of the Imam (PBUH). Consequently, what is meant by deception is attempting to deceive. Otherwise, Imam Hussain (PBUH) came to Kufa after their insistence, for they had a cogent argument from the Imam (PBUH) as he (PBUH) declared that in some of his speeches. Allah is the all Guide.

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A/First/ In the name of Allah: What is mentioned in the question is one of the interpretation. It is also possible to say that the verdict is not confirmed for the one who did not see the Imam (AJ) like the one who saw. And, the scholar does not have to say that he heard the imam saying so, but he has to say that the verdict is as such. Furthermore, he has to be informed that if he has honoured with meeting the Imam (AJ), he must not tell anybody as mentioned in the writing of the Imam (AJ). Allah is the Guide and there is no power but from Almighty Allah. A/Second/ In the name of Allah: The word (see) (in the meaning of meet) will be confused with vision in dream.

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In the name of Allah: That is not confirmed for me in an authentic source.

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In the name of Allah: It is known from the narrations that he (PBUH) has a daughter with such a name and the shrine in Damascus is for her. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: If one reaches the levels of piety to the extent that the Imam (AJ) loves him, he will be blessed with seeing him (AJ). Yet, one mustn’t reveal that to anyone and he must make sure that he saw the Imam (AJ) before he believes for sure that he got blessed in seeing. However, this means that he must not say that he takes the instruction from the Imam (AJ) and he is a mediator between Shia and the Imam (AJ) like being an ambassador because this ended with the death of the fourth ambassador. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: Narrations in this regard are not clear. It has not been confirmed in authentic documentation where this Yamani is from. The person who claims Yamani nowadays is a liar and slanderer. Allah is the all Guide.

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In the name of Allah: It is known from the narrations that he (PBUH) has a daughter with such a name and the shrine in Damascus is for her. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: Not all the Shia people knew the ambassadors (May Allah be merciful with them). That was as per the orders of the Imam (AJ) himself fearing that the oppressive regime would kill whoever has a contact with the Imam (AJ), so they would do worse if they knew somebody was an ambassador. The signature of the Imam (AJ) was given to his ambassadors written in his hand. Besides, the ambassador was not allowed to reveal the signature unless the Imam (AJ) allows him to do son. All knows best.

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In the name of Allah: The Nasibi is the one who shows his hostility to the infallibles starting from the greatest prophet (PBUH&HF) to the last Imam (AJ) including Lady Zahraa (PBUH). Allah is the all guide.

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In the name of Allah: Sometimes, some Shia people would love to ask the Imam (AJ) personal, he will be blessed by getting the answer directly from him (AJ). He (AJ) may also be asked some non-religious questions somebody who wants to deliver Imam share to the Imam (AJ) himself through the ambassadors or like someone who asked one of the ambassadors whether he would recover from his chronic disease or not. Then, The Imam informed him that he would recover and continue living for x years. Regarding the general religious questions, they were taken from the scholars as the ambassadors were not known to all Shia or people because they would be killed by the oppressive regime. The regime was looking for the Imam (AJ) to kill him and kill anyone who contacted him. This could be one of the reasons why the Imam (AJ) did not choose the scholars to be his ambassadors and instead he chose from the normal people so that it would be done secretly. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah: The minor disappearance was not absolute and not all the believers were deprived of meeting him (AJ). So, the disappearance was partial and not absolute. After the death of the fourth ambassador, the major (absolute) disappearance started. Put differently, he (AJ) no longer has an ambassador or mediator between him and his Shia whether this mediation is for religious, political, social or general issues. This does not mean nobody can even have a look at him. Some lucky people did see him like what happened to some of the believers. Allah knows best.